Bugle beads is a kind of beads belong to a group of beads called seed beads that are usually used as spacers between other beads in the jewelry making. Bugle beads are varying in sizes and colors. They have different quality and are produced in different countries.
Some people may not know why they are named bugle beads. Because it is cylindrical and conical in shape that resembles that of a bugle as a musical instrument, thus bugle beads came about. It is faceted with round, twisted, and hex body but still it is tube like and long in most cases. Bugle beads can be smooth and round, smooth and squared, squared and twisted, hex-cut (with six long facets), or twisted hex-cut. They are also available with either round or square holes. Square holes usually are larger than round holes, which means that you can pass a needle through them more times. Square holes also serve as internal facets, adding extra sparkle to transparent bugle beads.
You need to look at a few factors when you are planning to use bugle beads for jewelry making. The first is consistency in length. If you want to use those beads in different colors, but in the same size, you should be able to gather and examine same length for them to hasten your jewelry making. While, it is also a good idea if you would like to use bugle beads in mixed colors and sizes to make a unique design. The second is their color and styles, for example, matte, transparent, metallic, opaque, and silver-lined and etc. Depending on your preference or your customer’s preference if you make jewelry for selling, you should know how to mix and match these beads into making a dazzling jewelry piece. The third, mix and match different shapes together also will be a good idea to create amazing jewelry art.
Many jewelry makers like to use seed beads and bugle beads together. Both beads are available in different colors, sizes and styles, and can be purchased easily–both online jewelry stores and offline jewelry stores. While, if you would like to get wide range of selection and low prices, I would suggest you to purchase them from online wholesale stores. Finding a reputable online wholesale store like PandaHall.com and some others is the first important thing you need to do, or else, you will meet many problems after you received your orders. Of course, choosing correct items for your designs is very important too. And success lies at your arm’s length.
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